William Carey Milligan Jr.

William Carey Milligan Jr. obituary

William Carey Milligan Jr.

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William Milligan Obituary

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William Carey Milligan, Jr., age 76, of Glenview, owner of Pioneer Wholesale Meat Company, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11th. Beloved husband of the late Susan Beatrice (nee Fritze); loving father of Kaileen (Matthew) Cox, Peter, Casey (Mattie), and Kristel Milligan; proud grandfather of Maisie and Rylee Cox; dear son of the late Wiliam Carey Milligan and the late Mary Laurine (nee Barr); cherished brother of the late Eileen Buening, Maureen (the late Terry) Kelly, Kathy (John) Magiera, and Terese Byrne; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, Elmhurst (½ mile north of St. Charles Road). Interment will be private. For further information, please call 630-832-0018 or visit gibbonsfuneralhome.com.

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